Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Våpensmia NM149
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1985
- Service Entry Year1988
- Designer[http://www.vapensmia.no/ Våpensmia A/S]
- Weight (Empty)5.6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNorway
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge7.62 × 51 mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre Class7.62mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typeadjustable match quality trigger
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
- Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
- Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length600 mm
- Rifling Twistright hand twist
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeSchmidt & Bender 6×42 telescopic sight; Simrad KN250 night scope; AG-3 iron sight (NM149-F1 only)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materiallaminated beech wood veneer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
- Modularityoptic rail compatible, night vision compatible, suppressor ready, bipod compatible
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1985
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1988Production started
38
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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